Intro

Intro

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I'm Sal Litvak, the Accidental Talmudist. My wife Nina and I share Jewish wisdom, humor, and music with over a million followers on Facebook. We also produce a weekly live show seen in over 70 countries.

This site features some our favorite posts and episodes. Let us know if we're missing one of your favorites.

You can also learn more about us while you're here, and support our goal of sharing Jewish wisdom with everybody.

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Appearances

Appearances

The Ideal Speaker For Your Event!

Salvador Litvak is a Hollywood film director who became the Accidental Talmudist after an unexpected miracle launched him into seven years of daily Talmud study. Sal’s Accidental Talmudist blog has over a million followers in 70 countries, and his weekly live shows are wildly popular.

Viewers love his signature brand of smart, exuberant Judaism that’s accessible to all, from Chassidic to secular. Sal speaks all over the world, leaving audiences inspired and deeply moved. He is an ideal speaker, presenter or emcee for any event.

Topics include:

An Evening With The Accidental Talmudist, or How An Immigrant Kid From Chile Ended Up Directing Movies in Hollywood And Sharing Torah With A Million People

When Do We Eat? The Rollercoaster Tale of the Most Jewish Film Ever Made in Hollywood

Shnooks At Sinai - Experience the Greatest Moment In Human History From The Perspective Of Two Yids In The Cheap Seats

Beshertness - Surprising Anecdotes From The Accidental Talmudist Community

Saving Lincoln - I Went Head to Head with Steven Spielberg and I'm Still Standing!

Modern Politics And Talmudic Discourse - The more divided we become as a society, the more we can learn from our Sages on how to advocate for our causes in a manner that will actually open hearts and change minds.

With the broad reach of his Facebook page, Sal can also help you promote your event.

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"Salvador's heartfelt address at the closing event was very powerful, and generated much discussion among the Chabad emissaries from around the world... I look forward to helping Salvador take his message, wisdom, and passion for Torah and yiddishkeit to Chabad Centers across North America and beyond."- Rabbi Ephraim Mintz, Executive Director, The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute

"The response to Salvador Litvak's Accidental Talmudist talk at Partners in Torah's Winter Retreat was extraordinary. Speaking to an audience of 400, he inspired, amused, elevated, and left a permanent impression on the religiously diverse crowd."- Rabbi Eli Gewirtz, National Director, Partners In Torah

"Salvador Litvak is an enthralling speaker. The story of his Accidental Talmudist journey deeply impressed me, and the whole room, at the event I attended."- Lisa Bloom, New York Times bestselling author, civil rights attorney at The Bloom Firm, NBC News legal analyst

"We’ve hosted many politicians, athletes, New York Times bestselling authors, etc. and without a doubt Sal Litvak was one of our best. Sal brings a passion that cannot be imitated or faked. He also has a likable presence in the room. People gravitate towards Sal, and his message can give goose bumps."- Jordan Mandelberg, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

"Sal is a very impressive individual with a powerful personal story. He engaged all who attended with humour, spirituality and deep meaning. Attendance was excellent for the organized events. I strongly recommend introducing Sal to your community for an evening or Shabbaton."- Rabbi Asher Jacobson, Congregation Chevra Kadisha, Montreal, Canada

"Sal was one of the most unique and inspiring speakers we've ever had. Our students loved An Evening With The Accidental Talmudist."- Alex Amchislavskiy, Hillel Campus Director, Colorado State University

"I had the privilege of hearing Salvador Litvak speak multiple times at a Limmud conference in Australia. He attracted a large crowd and captivated them with his wit, charm, and inspiration."- Gil Hoffman, Chief Political Correspondent and Analyst, The Jerusalem Post

"Sal Litvak weaves autobiography with philosophy, links his personal story with the story of the Jewish people and humanity at large, and uplifts with his enormous sense of good will and hope for the future. He is a treasure, and everyone who can should expose themselves to him, his writing, his teaching, his speaking, his very being."- Rabbi Adam Kligfeld, Senior Rabbi, Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles

"Sal Litvak is an incredibly inspiring and warm speaker. He is a master communicator with a great message. Many attendees shared with me how moved they were by his talk. Listening to Sal, I felt the world a warmer and more connected place. Best of all, not one person nodded of during his Friday night talk!"- Rabbi Yossi Mendelson, Machane Chodosh, Forest Hills, NY